BEECH MOUNTAIN — Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Chief and Town Manager Robert Pudney announced on Thursday, Sept. 23, a $100,000 donation from the Mountain Ambulance and Healthcare Foundation. The funds are designated for the startup of a 24-hour Emergency Medical Services Station …
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ATLANTA — For three quarters, Georgia State seemed to be in control of its non-conference matchup with historic SEC power, Auburn. The Panthe…
BOONE — If Watauga's Gwendolyn Anderson looked bewildered and confused as she crossed the finish line of the High Country Cross Country Classi…
BOONE — It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood, about as close to perfect as you will find for cross country running. Cool morning, sunny …
BOONE — Appalachian State University's athletic department has denounced fans who berated Marshall football players as they walked off the fie…
BOONE — Watauga High School has announced the appointment of Michael Windish as the school’s next head baseball coach. Windish comes to Wataug…
WATAUGA — AppHealthCare is awaiting further clinical guidelines and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to pro…
VALLE CRUCIS — Twenty-nine artisans from Watauga County are among the 120+ exhibitors who made it through the competitive jury selection proce…
HIGH COUNTRY — The High Country regional hazard mitigation plan is in the process of being updated, and to help craft the new plan a survey is…
The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The following information is courtesy of the Watauga County Sheriff’s Office. All suspects a…
BLOWING ROCK — If ever there was a speaker perfect for the current times, Rumple Memorial Pr…
BOONE — Watauga Arts Council announced they have combined two arts council events for a Firs…
The following wreck reports have been released by the North Carolina Department of Public Sa…
Following are updates on COVID-19 cases and test numbers in the U.S., North Carolina and in …
